Interview: The Day Bassist Jim Rodford Joined The Kinks #thekinks #raydavies #britishrock

KNOW YOUR BASS PLAYER ON FILM: "Jim, any chance we could make it permanent? I'll sort it out!" Jim Rodford recalls his long friendship with The Kinks dating back to 1964. After the departure of "temporary" bassist Andy Pyle, Jim gets the call in 1978 and consequently anchors The Kinks for the duration of their stellar career. Rodford emphasizes the importance of bringing Dave Davies' guitar back to the forefront. With Jim Rodford in the bass chair, The Kinks soar to the top of the charts in America and fill stadiums worldwide. Tom Semioli: Interviewer / Writer. Mark Preston: Producer/Director. Derek Hanlon: Cinematographer. www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com To learn more about bass players and their history, visit www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com – Subscribe to Tom Semioli’s Know Your Bass Player YouTube page!

Added 26 Mar 2026